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Cong defends support to TVK, says move aimed at protecting TN‘s secular fabric

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:21 PM

Chennai, May 7 (IANS) Amid mounting political criticism over the Congress party extending support to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and MLA S. Rajeshkumar on Thursday defended the decision, asserting that the move was taken solely to safeguard the secular character of Tamil Nadu and prevent communal forces from gaining influence in the state.

Some light-hearted moments at Bihar Cabinet expansion oath ceremony

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:13 PM

Patna, May 7 (IANS) The NDA government in Bihar, led by Samrat Chaudhary, expanded its cabinet on Thursday, with 32 ministers taking the oath of office during a grand ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.

From Namoh '108' Lotus, Buddha statue to Banarasi Silk: PM Modi presents cultural treasures to Vietnamese Prez To Lam

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:06 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented a carefully curated selection of gifts -- reflecting the country's rich spiritual, artistic and cultural traditions -- to Vietnamese President To Lam during his three-day visit to India.

SC names former CJI DY Chandrachud to resolve Kapur family trust battle

IANS | May 7, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed former Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud as mediator to resolve the ongoing family dispute between Rani Kapur and Priya Sachdev Kapur over the alleged RK Family Trust linked to the Sona Group estate.

Bihar cabinet expansion: 32 ministers take oath in NDA's grand show of strength at Gandhi Maidan

IANS | May 7, 2026 1:32 PM

Patna, May 7 (IANS) The cabinet of Samrat Chaudhary was expanded on Thursday in a major political event held at Gandhi Maidan, where 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance took the oath of office as ministers.

NITI Aayog provides detailed policy roadmap for India's school education system

IANS | May 7, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) NITI Aayog has released a policy report that presents a comprehensive, decade-long analysis of India's school education system across key parameters such as access and enrolment, infrastructure, equity and inclusion, and learning outcomes, it was announced on Thursday.

What the world wants to execute is already happening in India: Qualcomm COO on AI-led digital transformation

IANS | May 7, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) India is no longer just a large consumer market for technology companies but has emerged as a global blueprint for AI-driven digital transformation, Qualcomm Chief Operating Officer (COO) Akash Palkhiwala said on Thursday.

AC blast triggers massive fire in Greater Noida house; no casualties reported

IANS | May 7, 2026 1:15 PM

Greater Noida, May 7 (IANS) A massive fire broke out at a residential house in Greater Noida’s Sector Beta 1 after an air conditioner reportedly exploded, creating panic among residents in the locality. No casualties were reported during this, officials said on Thursday

Op Sindoor anniversary: Former Punjab DGPs hail operation, call for continued vigilance

IANS | May 7, 2026 1:12 PM

Chandigarh, May 7 (IANS) Marking the first anniversary of 'Operation Sindoor', former Punjab DGPs on Thursday hailed the military action as a decisive and successful response by India to terrorism, while stressing the need for sustained vigilance, public awareness, and evolving security preparedness to counter future threats from Pakistan.

My son killed for his role in Mamata Banerjee's defeat in Bhabanipur: Chandranath Rath’s mother

IANS | May 7, 2026 12:58 PM

Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) Hasi Rani Rath, the mother of Chandranath Rath, who served as the personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari for many years, claimed on Thursday that her son bore the consequences of his significant contribution to Adhikari's victory over the outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in South Kolkata during the recently held West Bengal Assembly elections.

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Cong defends support to TVK, says move aimed at protecting TN‘s secular fabric

Some light-hearted moments at Bihar Cabinet expansion oath ceremony

From Namoh '108' Lotus, Buddha statue to Banarasi Silk: PM Modi presents cultural treasures to Vietnamese Prez To Lam

SC names former CJI DY Chandrachud to resolve Kapur family trust battle

Bihar cabinet expansion: 32 ministers take oath in NDA's grand show of strength at Gandhi Maidan

NITI Aayog provides detailed policy roadmap for India's school education system

What the world wants to execute is already happening in India: Qualcomm COO on AI-led digital transformation

AC blast triggers massive fire in Greater Noida house; no casualties reported

Op Sindoor anniversary: Former Punjab DGPs hail operation, call for continued vigilance

My son killed for his role in Mamata Banerjee's defeat in Bhabanipur: Chandranath Rath’s mother

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